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In pictures: Celebrations at Northampton pub as Harry Kane's goals seal World Cup victory for England
It was not looking hopeful for much of the game on Wednesday night as England made hard work of beating DR Congo in the World Cup.
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How hot it’s forecast to get in Northampton this weekend as heat health alerted issued
The UKHSA has issued a heat health alert for the East Midlands as temperatures are forecast to rise.
Closing date confirmed for longstanding pub and restaurant in village near Northampton
A closing date has been confirmed for a longstanding pub and restaurant in a village near Northampton after its owner announced plans to close all of its venues across the UK.
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Plans submitted for new Greggs and Card Factory at Northampton retail park
Plans have been submitted for a new Greggs and a Card Factory at a busy Northampton retail park.
'It looks likes an airport hotel': Criticism as multi-million-pound restoration plans for Grade II listed Northamptonshire hall recommended for refusal
Experts have criticised multi-million-pound restoration plans for a Grade II listed Northamptonshire hall – which have been recommended for refusal.
Busy country road near Northampton to remain closed longer as reopening delayed again
A busy country road near Northampton is set to remain closed for longer as its reopening has been delayed again.
Driver trapped inside car on roof after crash at Rushden Lakes roundabout
A driver was rescued by emergency services after a car flipped over in a crash on the A45 near Rushden Lakes this morning (Wednesday).
In pictures: Eight very cute babies born in Northampton in June 2026
The start of the 2026 summer babies...
Former Northamptonshire special constable jailed for 22 years for multiple sex offences against adults and children
Wissem Bonafia, a former special constable with Northamptonshire Police, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for a string of offences including taking indecent photographs of a child.
Planning refused for Northamptonshire village pub's outdoor area installed six years ago due to use of ‘poor-quality materials’ and being ‘visually intrusive’
Planning permission for a ‘temporary’ pergola in the car park of The Old Swan in Earls Barton has been refused after being installed in May 2020.
Controversial plans for nine warehouses near Northampton village thrown out after marathon meeting
Plans to build nine warehouses and a country park on green space near a Northamptonshire village have been rejected after a marathon four-hour planning meeting.
Faces of 23 jailed Northamptonshire criminals whose stories this newspaper brought to you during June 2026
These are the faces of 23 criminals who were jailed for serious offences across Northamptonshire and whose often shocking stories this newspaper brought to you during the month of June 2026
Michael Thompson: Defence says ‘truth of the case will reveal itself’ as jury urged to approach prosecution with ‘real caution’
The defence says the “truth of the case will reveal itself” when the jury retires to examine the evidence closely and reach their verdicts, as they are urged to approach the prosecution’s case with “real caution”.
'Eyes Wide Open' campaign launched by Northamptonshire Police to raise awareness of online harm that children are exposed to
A campaign has been launched by Northamptonshire Police in a bid to raise awareness of the online harm that exists for children and young people.
Foundation Trust to take over care of some inpatients at troubled mental health hospital in Northampton
The county’s Foundation Trust has agreed to take over the care of some inpatients at a mental health hospital in Northampton.
Huge U-turn as council finally announces parking will remain FREE for blue badge holders and Northampton country park visitors
Parking will remain free for all blue badge holders and people visiting country parks in Northampton in a huge U-turn announced by the council.
West Northamptonshire Council opposition councillors stage walk-out as private rented sector housing call-in fails at scrutiny committee
Opposition councillors on West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) staged a walkout at a meeting, claiming pre-prepared speeches had been read out regarding a key housing homeless policy document.
Fly-tipping crackdown launched in Northampton estate with district-wide rollout possible
A new campaign aimed at tackling fly-tipping has been launched in Blackthorn, with the scheme set to act as a pilot that could eventually be rolled out across other parts of West Northamptonshire if it proves successful.
Rainbows proud to host launch of National Children’s Nurses Day including celebrating those from Northamptonshire
A new day dedicated to recognising the work of children’s nurses was celebrated at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
Homeless charity Project 16:15 to end Northampton street outreach after almost a decade
Homelessness charity Project 16:15 is to end its street outreach service in Northampton after almost 10 years.